2010 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 LT

The Silverado 1500 is Chevy's full-size pickup, the one most people cross-shop with the Ford F-150 and Ram 1500. It rides like a proper truck, with a solid feel over bumps and a confident stance on the highway. The cabin is straightforward and built to work, with plenty of room up front and a simple layout that's easy to live with. You get a real bed out back, and the available crew cab gives you space for five adults and their gear. The LT is the volume trim, giving you the work-ready features of the Work Truck but adding more comfort options like power windows and locks, while skipping the luxury extras of the LTZ. Under the hood is a 5.3L V8 making 302 horsepower and 305 lb-ft of torque, paired with a four-speed automatic and four-wheel drive, which gives it a strong pull for towing but returns 15 mpg combined. The LT trim can be had with the Z71 Off-Road package, which adds a locking rear differential and upgraded shocks for better traction on rough terrain.